The family of the late U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson has reached an agreement with Baylor Scott & White Health System and Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation over the congresswoman’s death. The resolution includes renaming a scholarship program in Johnson’s honor and the creation of a nonprofit foundation run by her family. The foundation, called the Eddie Bernice Johnson Lives Foundation, will support causes that Johnson advocated for, such as women’s rights, stable families, education, and peace initiatives. The family’s attorney expressed satisfaction with the resolution, considering the limitations imposed by Texas malpractice caps. The family plans to work towards raising the malpractice caps in the upcoming legislative session.
Medical City Frisco, a leading healthcare facility, has recently opened a new inpatient rehabilitation unit to expand its range of services. The 8-bed unit is designed to help patients regain independence and provides customized rehab services in a healing environment. With a dedicated team, adult patients can benefit from physical, occupational, and speech therapy to address orthopedic, neurological, and other complex medical issues. The unit also features a fully equipped kitchen and bathroom. This expansion is part of Medical City Healthcare’s significant investment initiative, which aims to enhance facilities, technology, and overall patient care.
Texas Health Resources has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for 2024, earning the highest rating of five stars. This recognition, awarded by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group, highlights Texas Health’s efforts to create a solid and inclusive work environment for employees. The recognition is based on feedback from employees who participated in an independent survey assessing their employment experience across various companies.
The TSC Alliance has established the Steven Sparagana Legacy Fund in honor of Dr. Steven Sparagana, a pediatric neurologist who served as Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) Clinic Director at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas for 24 years. Dr. Sparagana also held a professorship in the Department of Neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Tuberous sclerosis complex is a rare genetic disease affecting various organs. It causes tumors to grow and impairs organ function. Approximately one million people worldwide, including 50,000 in the United States, are estimated to be living with TSC. Although there is no cure for TSC, early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for improving long-term outcomes. Ongoing research is continuously providing new and improved therapeutic options for TSC patients.